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Alexander, William – Age 36, Year: 1864 – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

William Alexander – 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

NAID: 38367187   NAID File Unit: 38367185     Microform: M1818

Military Service

Unit: 5th US Colored Heavy Artillery

Regiment:  5 artillery

ID: 19484006

Company: K

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: August 30, 1864

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Residence

State born: Alabama (Ala.)

County born: 

Town born: Selma

Occupation: Laborer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 36

Height: 5’ 83/4“

Complexion: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Eye color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Hair color: Black (Blk, Bk or Bl)

Record Info

NAID: 38367187

NAID File Unit: 38367185

Microform: M1818

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